Dismissal due to performance issues

So I was recently dismissed from my first Legal Secretary position; the company cited performance issues 5 months into my probation.

Now I won't lie, some of the work they gave me I found extremely difficult to get my head around and asking for help was difficult because everyone else has such a heavy workload. It also didn't help that they had processes in place which various people didn't stick to at times.

The annoying thing is that I work I was able to do I thought I did to a high standard and the main body of lawyers seemed very happy with my work? One even recommended me for a job at his friend's firm after I left.

I didn't contest the dismissal because I, myself, hated working there and was planning to hand in my notice anyway, but hey-ho.

I've spoken to a few recruiters and they've pretty much said it will affect my chances of 1) landing a permanent role for the next 5-7 years, 2) means I won't work in the Legal sector ever again, and 3) will most likely mean I won't land a role in HR either. I've come to terms with all these 3 points now.

I wanted to get some feedback from everyone as to how I should present my dismissal in interviews?

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  • Hi Alex,

    I can’t agree with those recruiters, just like you said, you haven’t been happy doing that work so you ended up leaving that place.

    Once an employer knows that you been dismissed it’s totally on you to convince him why he should hire you and why that job that you will apply it’s perfect for you, as well to let him know what You bring into the companies performance.

    I believe your desire and attitude will decide if you get the next job or not and Not one dismissal.

    Good luck in everything you do.
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  • Hi Alex,

    I can’t agree with those recruiters, just like you said, you haven’t been happy doing that work so you ended up leaving that place.

    Once an employer knows that you been dismissed it’s totally on you to convince him why he should hire you and why that job that you will apply it’s perfect for you, as well to let him know what You bring into the companies performance.

    I believe your desire and attitude will decide if you get the next job or not and Not one dismissal.

    Good luck in everything you do.
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